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Spring-Green Lawn Care Scores Four-Star Rating by Franchise Business Review
Spring-Green Lawn Care Franchisees Are More Than Satisfied - January 25, 2007 - Spring-Green Lawn Care
A Successful Insurgence in America? New Book Shows It’s Possible
In Beyond the Failure Club, author James I. McGovern offers a compelling vision of the ultimate reaction to politics and government that have failed society. The insurgence here is not in some small or backward region of the world, but within greater North America, the United States and... - January 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Esutras Opens Wellness Center
Esutras Organic Wellness product line is proud to announce the opening of Centered Wellness a place to come, relax take classes and learn how to live healthy. - January 24, 2007 - Centered Wellness
Strictly FX Joins Roger Waters Once Again on His 2007 World Tour
Strictly FX, in conjunction with lighting designer Marc Brickman, is joining Roger Waters on the second leg of his tour. Strictly FX is providing the special effects, including Pyrotechnics, Confetti and Flame effects. - January 23, 2007 - Strictly FX
Travel Assist Network Launches Global Insurance Plans for Travelers
Company Will Offer Direct Travel Insurance Globally - January 23, 2007 - Travel Assist Network
Sassy Midwest Housewife Launches with Style -- Vintage and Modern Fashion, Artwork, Decor and More
Tired of searching through Ebay and etsy for quality crafted items? www.sassymidwesthousewife.com, a new online boutique has done the searching for you. Featuring Vintage and Modern Fashion, Artwork, Decor and more, www.sassymidwesthousewife.com has launched with a creative and outstanding... - January 22, 2007 - Sassy Midwest Housewife
mrc Announces New m-Power Advancements with Web 2.0 Capabilities
Business Intelligence applications get a boost with more flexible data access and built-in Web 2.0 capabilities - January 18, 2007 - mrc
Continuum's Strong Fourth Quarter Showing Pushes John Mayer's New Album to the Top of Musicbox-Online.com's Readers' Favorites for 2006
John Mayer's Continuum was the most popular album among The Music Box's readers in 2006. Van Morrison's Pay the Devil, T Bone Burnett's The True False Identity, and the self-titled debut by Norah Jones' side project The Little Willies followed. - January 17, 2007 - The Music Box
Supercharge Your New Year's Resolution with NAPO
Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolution? Get Organized Month, sponsored by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), is in full swing. NAPO’s dozens of chapters and thousands of members are holding public events throughout the country. Look for Get Organized... - January 17, 2007 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
Romancing the Book - Novelist's Boot Camp Helps Make Romance Authors' Dreams Come True
Former Army Airborne/Ranger and West Point Instructor will march romance authors through tough drills in Novelist's Boot Camp workshop at Romantic Times Book Lovers Convention. - January 11, 2007 - TVMProductions
Beyond If™ Solutions Teams with CenterTools to Prevent Rising Threats from Mobile Devices
Beyond If™ Solutions, a security technology company located in Palos Park, Illinois, teams with CenterTools, LLC, a global provider of data security software. This partnership will allow Beyond If Solutions to provide their customers with CenterTool’s DriveLock™ 4.1 product which... - January 11, 2007 - Beyond If Solutions, LLC
John Mayer's Continuum Tops Musicbox-Online.com's List of Readers' Favorites During 4th Quarter 2006
Popular magazine The Music Box has released the ranking of its readers' favorites for the fourth quarter of 2006. Topping the list is John Mayer's Continuum. Trailing the album are Bob Dylan's Modern Times, Neil Young's Live at the Fillmore East, and Ray LaMontagne's Till the Sun Turns... - January 11, 2007 - The Music Box
IPA SBRB Study: Transportation Companies in Gear for Healthy 2007 Start; Owners, Operators “Most” Optimistic About Business Prospects
Forecast for higher revenues to be challenged by concerns about energy and fuel costs as well as health care expenses, taxes and costs for materials. - January 10, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
IPA SBRB Study: Food Service Companies Cautiously Optimistic about Economy, But Most Still Looking for Revenue Increases
Costs for health care and taxes along with expenses for energy and fuel considered leading concerns. - January 10, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
AOS, Inc. Introduces New Research Suite of Technical Charts, Tools, News, Fundamental and Historical Data at aosbroker.com
Continuing their push to provide investors and traders a single-source platform for research and trading, online broker AOS, Inc. (Chicago, IL) announced the launch of their expanded suite of research tools, charts, news and fundamental data at aosbroker.com. This latest release includes a wide... - January 10, 2007 - AOS, Inc.
CCA is Revolutionizing the Way Capital is Raised for Private & Public Companies
Commonwealth Capital Advisor’s (CCA’s) Capitalization Planner™ and Pro Forma Producer™ produces the most critical and often overlooked elements in the capital raising process: The Correct Transaction or “Deal Structure”. The program enables you to... - January 09, 2007 - Commonwealth Capital Advisors
CareerGeorge.com Launches -- Simple yet Ingenious
CareerGeorge.com is a site that lists Fortune 500 companies and direct links to those companies' Job Search Pages and Benefits Pages -- so jobseekers can easily look for and apply to jobs. A simple yet ingenious website, it has received hundreds of visitors since it launched on Christmas Day (December 25th, 2006). - January 09, 2007 - CareerGeorge.com
Independent Writers of Chicago: “On the Political Beat”
Political journalist, editor and author James L. Merriner, gives the low-down on low down Illinois politics, sharing successful “how-to” secrets of his own on political reporting. Tuesday, January 9th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit www.iwoc.org . - January 09, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
U of I President Dr. B Joesph White to be Honored, Keynote Speaker at 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Dinner
Dr. B. Joseph White, President of the University of Illinois, will be both honored and serve as the featured speaker at the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations (ICDHR) 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dinner and Celebration on Saturday, January 13 at the Chicago Hilton and... - January 05, 2007 - IPA
Stonewater Extends Verizon Wireless Lease at Suburban Chicago Facility
Stonewater Partners announced today that it has extended a Verizon Wireless lease for the entire 127,280 square foot Class-A office building in Chicago, IL located at 777 Big Timber Road. Commenting on the transaction, Jeffrey Toporek, a Stonewater principal, stated, "We are excited... - January 05, 2007 - Stonewater Partners, Inc.
Dream of Running Your Own Business? Ace Hardware Contest Offers a $1 Million Business Opportunity of a Lifetime.
Ace Hardware will make dreams come true this year with the launch of its Dream AceSM contest. The unique contest will give aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to compete for one of them to win his or her very own Ace Hardware store valued at $1 million. Entries for the Dream Ace contest... - January 03, 2007 - Ace Hardware
e-Business Profits Now Available to Businesses in Crystal Lake Area
World’s Largest Internet Consultants Open Office to Serve Crystal Lake, Illinois and Surrounding Area - January 03, 2007 - WSI Internet
Chicago Search Engine Marketing Firm Leads Local Internet Race in '07 with New Downtown Office
Chicago Search Engine Marketing Firm Leads Local Internet Race in '07 with New Downtown Office Shifting its headquarters from a suburban site to a prime downtown location has positioned Whoast Inc., one of the region's fastest-growing search marketing firms, to capture the lead in two major... - January 02, 2007 - Whoast Inc.
IPA SBRB Study: Confidence of Manufacturing Companies Declines 1.8 Points; Greater Optimism for Revenue Increases Tempered by Decrease in Hiring Expectations
Costs of materials, health care and taxes now greatest concerns according to latest IPA SBRB Poll. - December 30, 2006 - Small Business Research Board
Construction / Contractor Industry Confidence Rebounds 11 Points to 42.04: Owners, Managers Project Greater Optimism
General economy, cost of materials, interest rates three top concerns. Reducing expenses leading priority for 2007 - December 30, 2006 - Small Business Research Board
Love is Murder Novelist's Boot Camp, Takes Mystery out of Writing Crime Fiction
Novelist's Boot Camp workshop a headliner at Chicago's Love is Murder mystery conference. - December 29, 2006 - TVMProductions
IPA SBRB Study: Western US Small Businesses Most Confident About Future; Small Businesses in South / Southeast Least Confident According to First IPA SBRB Regional Study
Costs of energy, health care and materials greatest concerns for all owners / managers regardless of location; Increasing revenue, decreasing expenses common goals for 2007. - December 29, 2006 - Small Business Research Board
IPA SBRB Study: Small Business Predictions for Greater Revenue Drives Increase in IPA Small Business Confidence Index
Owners also indicate they intend to improve profitability through expense reductions, investments in productivity improvement and facility upgrades - December 29, 2006 - Small Business Research Board
Local Author’s Controversial Book Becomes One-of-a-Kind Retreat
The popular and controversial book Show Yourself Friendly has been turned into a unique new retreat. Show Yourself Friendly: A Proverb 18:24 Retreat celebrates lifelong and successful friendships and offers healing and restoration for damaged friendships. - December 28, 2006 - Write The Vision Publishing
Pocket PC Mobility Suite Released by Handster
Handster Inc., a Pocket PC software distribution company, publishes Pocket PC Mobility Suite – the set of three applications for enhanced mobile experience. Pocket PC Mobility Suite includes three applications to stay in touch with your friends, track news sources and control your... - December 25, 2006 - Handster Inc.
Francisco Xavier Lopez Mena to Head Up Mexico Tourism Board
Lopez Mena was appointed the MTB’s CEO by incoming president Felipe Calderon. He succeeds Magdalena Carral, who occupied the position since early 2006. - December 22, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board
The Bag Lady Has 3 Faces: Song Becomes a Novel and a Movie
Songstress Erykah Badu popularized the phrase “bag lady” in a song by the same title. The song became a book and will soon be a movie. - December 20, 2006 - Queen Publications
Marketplace Dominator, Inventory Management Tool, Has Arrived
Erksoft Innovations is pleased to announce the availability of a new inventory, Order, Fulfillment and Feedback Management tool for the Amazon Marketplace sellers; MD- Marketplace Dominator Inventory Manager. Marketplace Dominator is an Inventory, Order Fulfillment and Feedback Management... - December 20, 2006 - Erksoft Innovations Inc.
Meet Myra Goodman, Co-Owner of Earthbound Organics and Author
Myra Goodman turns to Chicago’s leaders of organic and sustainably-grown food and wine to launch her full color cookbook, Food to Live By. Event includes a four-course menu featuring Goodman’s recipes with wine pairings. - December 19, 2006 - Candid Wines
Harrington College of Design Department Chair Crandon Gustafson Appointed to IIDA Illinois Chapter Board of Directors
Crandon Gustafson was appointed vice president of student affairs to the board of directors for the Illinois chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). - December 19, 2006 - Harrington College of Design
David Sutton Appointed to Harrington College of Design Board of Governors
Professional photographer, David Sutton, president of Sutton Studios, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Harrington College of Design Board of Governors. Sutton, of Deerfield, Ill., is a world renowned photographer noted for capturing the unique bond between people and their animals. - December 19, 2006 - Harrington College of Design
Chicago Photographer Peter Bosy Joins Harrington College of Design’s Digital Photography Faculty
Peter Bosy has joined Harrington College of Design as a full-time instructor in the Digital Photography Program to teach digital photography and studio lighting. “Student enrollment has quadrupled since the Digital Photography program launched in May 2004,” said Dirk Fletcher,... - December 19, 2006 - Harrington College of Design
Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Neil Young Take Best Boxed Set/Reissue/Live Album Titles at the Music Box
The Music Box has named Johnny Cash's At San Quentin: Legacy Edition as the #1 box set of 2006; Nina Simone's Forever Young, Gifted and Black as the #1 reissue of 2006; and Neil Young's Live at the Fillmore East the best live album/DVD of 2006. - December 18, 2006 - The Music Box
Bob Dylan's Modern Times Named Album of the Year by The Music Box
Popular e-zine The Music Box has released its listing of the best albums of 2006. Topping the list is Bob Dylan's Modern Times. Said founder John Metzger, "Bob Dylan couldn't have picked a better time to emerge from a decades-long period of reclusiveness. Yet, his persona... - December 18, 2006 - The Music Box
Aromascentuals Gives Retail Website a New Look & More Features - Bringing Spa-like Pampering to the Home
Developed by a certified Clinical Aromatherapist, the company's products don't just look pretty and smell good, they offer the benefits of true Aromatherapy. Aromascentuals also provides a cost effective means of getting consultation from an Aromatherapy professional. From pre-blended scents to custom 'synergies,' there is something for whatever might ail a body, mind or spirit. Now there are more features and more products on the website. - December 16, 2006 - Aromascentuals
ArtVersion Corporate Greeting Cards Combine a Powerful Marketing Tool with Customized Communication for Every Occasion
Whether it’s a holiday greeting, birthday wish, business reminder or anything in between, ArtVersion is stepping up the way businesses communicate with one another and their customers - December 15, 2006 - Art Version
Inaugural Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) Exam a Milestone for Organizing Industry
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO) are pleased to announce the inaugural Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO®) exam. The exam will be administered on April 25, 2007, at NAPO’s Annual... - December 15, 2006 - Board of Certification for Professional Organizers
Your Post Holiday Blues Equal Big Business for the Bankruptcy and Refinancing Industries
This holiday Fresh Start Forms is giving away debt-free coaching to provide Americans with a fresh alternative to bankruptcy and unfavorable refinance options. - December 13, 2006 - Fresh Start Forms LLC
PR.com Interviews R&B Singer and Actor Tyrese Gibson and Acclaimed Film Director John Singleton
PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, interviews Tyrese about his transition from R&B music into rap and hip hop and then chats with both Tyrese and director John Singleton about Tyrese’s film career. - December 12, 2006 - PR.com
Flowers Online -- Local Florists Blooming on Internet
Despite many better-known big-name flower marketers, some local florists are thriving online, and customers are flocking to their Web sites for convenience, value, and quality. - December 12, 2006 - Phillip's Flowers ~ 1-800-FLORALS Florist
Mexico Tourism Board Congratulates World Heritage Alliance on One-year Anniversary
New Members of the Alliance Announced on November 14 in Los Angeles - December 12, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board
International Profit Associates President Inducted onto Board of Governors for the Weizmann Institute
IPA-IBA's president was recently inducted onto the Weizmann Institute's Board of Governors to help guide the future of the Institute and its scientific work. - December 12, 2006 - IPA
Monarch Butterflies Head South for the Winter
A blanket of orange and black coats the volcanic highlands of central Mexico - December 11, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board
Mexican Mayans Descendants Make Debut in Apocalypto
Hollywood Geared up to Release Film on Mayan Civilization - December 10, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board
Poinsettias - Fact and Fiction Surrounding the Christmas Flower
Poinsettias. What makes them so popular? Between 60 and 80 million are sold in the U.S. annually -- all in a matter of weeks. Their myriad of colors, sizes, shapes and uses have made them America's favorite Christmas flowers. Where do they come from? Are they really poisonous? Find out about these festive flowers and the legends behind them from the poinsettia experts at Phillip's 1-800-FLORALS, where more than 10,000 beautiful poinsettias will be purchased this month. - December 08, 2006 - Phillip's Flowers ~ 1-800-FLORALS Florist